DoJ to go hard on killers of Chinese
THE PHILIPPINE Justice secretary ordered prosecutors on Thursday to ensure an airtight case against the suspects in the abduction and killing of six Chinese...
Cooperation with Denmark secured
THE PHILIPPINES and Denmark secured their ongoing cooperation in the fields of maritime, agriculture, trade, and green energy as top diplomats of both countries...
Amusement tax on Filipino movies shown in Metro Manila suspended
THE METRO Manila Council (MMC) has passed a resolution suspending the collection of amusement tax from the screening of Philippine movies for the next...
Forest fire breaks out near tourist site in Bontoc
BAGUIO CITY — Government firefighters, aided by volunteers, remained at the scene of a forest fire in Bontoc, Mountain province that broke out shortly...
Philippines’ Marcos says he remains firm in defending sovereignty
SYDNEY - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr told the Australian parliament on Thursday he would not allow any foreign power to take "one square...
Marcos says Chinese Navy presence in South China Sea is ‘worrisome’
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday said the presence of Chinese warships in the South China Sea and increased cyberattacks are worrisome, but...
Marcos eyes Charter change plebiscite with midterm polls
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday said his government might hold a plebiscite on proposed changes to the 1987 Constitution alongside the 2025 midterm elections, a move that analysts said would make Charter change (“Cha-cha”) a key election issue.
Singapore Embassy told to explain Taylor Swift concert exclusivity deal
A PHILIPPINE congressman on Wednesday said the Singapore Embassy in Manila should explain a deal between the Singaporean government and production company AEG Presents...
Medical marijuana bill hurdles Senate panel
A SENATE bill that seeks to allow the use of cannabis or marijuana as medicine for a number of chronic diseases has been approved by the Chamber’s committees on health, public order, and finance.
Elderly discount hike seen in March
THE MONTHLY limit on discounts enjoyed by Filipino senior citizens on basic grocery items will almost double to P500 starting March, based on a...
NFA open to DA rice sales probe
THE NATIONAL Food Authority (NFA) said on Wednesday that it is open to the probe by the Department of Agriculture (DA), amid speculations of...
Teves on INTERPOL’s ‘red’ list
AN EXPELLED Filipino congressman wanted for the murder of the governor in his province of Negros Oriental last year, is now on the International...